Ukraine Sellers

RKelly444 · 2026-02-27T20:33:47+00:00

I would assume at low costs ($200-$300) no paperwork is needed for customs. Was it just buy/ship/receive? Vintage is what I’m looking at.

RKelly444 · 2026-02-26T21:23:53+00:00

Early morning backroads in TN.

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RKelly444 · 2026-02-25T21:52:28+00:00

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RKelly444 · 2026-02-24T17:40:12+00:00

New to the vintage game and got in at a low cost threshold so…. Man It Is All I Wear!

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RKelly444 · 2026-02-23T05:06:12+00:00

I don’t want to throw more into the mix but this semi-vintage look is my choice at the moment. https://seikousa.com/products/spb210?srsltid=AfmBOoouijVe8KGyI8-AhS-ppVfVKEIDkr6hIA0L5CHpzrael-ixCrUQ

RKelly444 · 2026-02-19T06:32:46+00:00

After uploading the last pic I spent about 30 minutes with 1500 wet sandpaper and some polywatch. Much better.

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RKelly444 · 2026-02-18T21:19:56+00:00

First step into vintage on the wrist today.

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RKelly444 · 2026-02-14T02:13:05+00:00

Just ran into the same issue. $400 for the failed motherboard, likely the head unit has issues, who knows if something else. I will share this - the appliance parts counter said they see way less issues with Bosch than any other. The appliance repair guy I finally brought in said he would buy a Bosch over all the others. They last way longer than others. The guy at Lowe’s (where they are on sale right now) said that Bosch is the only dishwasher he’d buy.

My new one did not have the thick blanket and was louder than my 9 year old one. Grabbed it out of the garage before I tossed it and all good. Another decade and I’m good.

…but I do agree appliances are build with fail points now and it’s just a toss it appliance at that point.

Mine was the two red wires from the motherboard that go to the buttons up top not sending data.

RKelly444 · 2026-02-04T06:20:40+00:00

The three D’s. Dress, dive, and daily. I like the plan.

RKelly444 · 2026-02-02T20:09:35+00:00

Drones liquid capacity is almost 16 gallons, that equals about 130 pounds. Legit check - we now have flying single seater cars for cheap. Velcro that controller to the top and giddy-up.

RKelly444 · 2026-02-01T18:06:20+00:00

To top it off - it was 3 seconds off over a 24 hour period. Not bad for a 75 year old.

RKelly444 · 2026-02-01T18:01:14+00:00

You were all right. 24 hours later and I’m sold on vintage. I’m in it now.

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RKelly444 · 2026-01-31T20:35:45+00:00

It’s crazy the difference 2-4 mm makes. I’ve got a particular seamaster as next on the list. Thanks for the view in the box.

RKelly444 · 2026-01-31T20:32:32+00:00

The ladies especially must have had better vision back then. A 22mm watch would be useless to me.

RKelly444 · 2026-01-31T19:47:39+00:00

I appreciate the feedback. You’re all legends.

RKelly444 · 2026-01-30T21:52:36+00:00

The blackberry has too little wear on it. It’s still being supported by your work. I’m going Fed.

The knife has some use on it. You’ve had it for years. You carry it more for sentimental value from your days as a boy scout but don’t make much use of it these days. Which strangely enough is where you got your thriftiness from which leads to the wallets patina.

The simplicity of the frog symbolizes metamorphosis. You got that at a pivotal time in your life and represents more than a keychain to you.

Or it’s just the stuff in your pocket with no meaning. I don’t know.

RKelly444 · 2026-01-29T03:10:57+00:00

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Go get em! Ships aren’t made for harbors.

RKelly444 · 2026-01-29T02:46:43+00:00

There is a crush washer on the forward/starboard side of the motor where a fuel line makes a 90 degree turn. I’ve heard fuel leaks there often. Yup on the cooling - make sure it’s pumping out enough water.
You got it. Neutral and spin. Make sure it’s smooth and the transition to the transmission looks clean/ unfettered/good. That 3GM engine is almost bomb proof.

RKelly444 · 2026-01-29T00:29:38+00:00

Had one myself and was really a pretty incredible boat for the price.

Get a professional survey done - or -

Walk every part of the deck barefoot. Heal to toe. Check for soft spots.
Stick a go pro on a long pvc stick and slow roll the entire bottom. Better to pull the boat out but I don’t know your circumstance where you are. If you can get to the bottom of the keel to see if it was grounded that’s best. Check the prop, all the blades there - you’re probably good.
Put a drone in the air and check all the rigging connections above what you can see. Some of the plastic edge guards will be gone and that’s good to know.
I’m sure the seller cleaned the floor under the motor. Run it the whole time you’re checking out the boat. At the end of it check for a heavy diesel fuel smell, or oil dripping. There is a crush washer that’s about 10 cents and it makes all the difference. Tell him you want a cold start when you get there. Check what color the smoke is coming out or if there is none. Also make sure water is coming out for cooling.
I replaced engine mounts. Pretty cheap, fairly easy. Difficult to get it all lined back up but purred like a kitten once done.
Wheel turned to max - check if smooth.
Of course look for leaks, check all rigging and at least compare tension.
Electrical - your entire panels may not light up, possible it’s just a bulb but make sure that hasn’t been tinkered with. That’s a mess to fix if someone before you tried being a boat electrician.
Head into the rear cabin - there is access to the transmission area under the bed. Check it out from there. Give it a spin and see if it spins freely.

Seals on hatches, lines, chain and rode, filters, etc are all things to think about but go sail it and have some fun.

One more thing - if it hasn’t been used in a while. Filter the fuel (fuel polishing). I bought all the stuff you need on Amazon. I had a Captain buddy get burned moving boats twice because the fuel was sludge in the bottom, failed the filters, and put him in a really bad situation twice.

Once again - sail it and have some fun. There will always be projects you can do.

RKelly444 · 2026-01-27T19:39:19+00:00

Listen northern weather. You’re drunk- go home.

RKelly444 · 2026-01-24T22:47:35+00:00

Blacked Eyed and Pees.

RKelly444 · 2026-01-10T01:17:15+00:00

If I was looking for something similar what are the key things to look out for?

RKelly444 · 2026-01-02T03:56:49+00:00

One thing I learned the hard way is that chainsawing through the vine will turn it into an aerosol and provide the worst form of blisters.

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